The 2013 Ford Escape is ready to step up to the tale of tape, taking on its competition, nay, anyone who wants to try their luck…
Let’s get it on!
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| 2013 Ford Escape [2] |
2012 Honda CR-V [3] |
2012 Toyota RAV4 [4] |
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| MSRP | Starting from $23,099 | Starting from $27,730 | Starting from $26,600 | Escape |
| Fuel Economy [5] | 6.3 L/100KM | 6.4 L/100KM | 6.9 L/100KM | Escape |
| Towing Capacity | Up to 3500 lbs [6] | Up to 1500 lbs | Up to 1500 lbs | Escape |
| Horsepower | 168 | 185 | 179 | CR-V |
| Available Active Park Assist? | Yes | No | No | Escape |
| Available Hands-freeLiftgate | Yup! | Huh? | What’s that? | Escape |
WINNER: ESCAPE!!!! |
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But that’s not it!
The new Escape is so great, we thought, “Heck, let’s see what else it can beat!” Something with some get up and go, perhaps…
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| 2013 Ford Escape | NASA Space Shuttle | Advantage | |
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| Top Speed | Any posted speed limit | 28,292 km/h | Shuttle |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded | Hydrogen and oxygen/powered aluminum and amnion perchlorate hydrazine with oxygen |
Um, Escape |
| Seating | 5 | 8 | Shuttle |
| Fuel Economy | 6.3 L/100KM | About 15 mins. Combined | Escape |
| Cargo Space | 971 L | Classified | Shuttle, because people, um … live in it. |
| Base Curb Weight | 3590 lbs. [7] | 4,475,383 lbs | Escape |
| Available Active Park Assist | Yes | No | Escape |
| Available Power Lift Gate? | Yep | Nope | Escape |
| Canadarm? | Depends if a Canadian is driving. Then 2 | 1 | Escape |
WINNER: ESCAPE, AGAIN!!! |
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OK, the shuttle has us beat in top speed. But that was almost too easy. Let’s try a real challenge!
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| 2013 Ford Escape | Grizzly Bear | Advantage | |
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| Base Curb Weight | 3590 lbs | 400-600 lbs | Escape |
| Number of Teeth | 0 | 42 | Bear |
| Safe to Operate in Winter | Yes | Hibernating. So no. | Escape |
| Can you ride it? | That’s what it’s there for! | Highly NOT recommended. | Escape |
| Available Active Park Assist | Yes sir | Roar! | Escape |
| Available Power Lift Gate? | Yes! | Grumble | Escape |
WINNER: ESCAPE!!! |
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There we have it. Neither CUV, nor beast, nor international space exploration vehicle can unseat the new Escape. Whether it’s price, towing capacity, or the ability to operate in winter (sorry bear), the Escape comes out on top.
Bonus Round!!!
The Escape vs…. CHUCK NORRIS
WINNER (BY A HAIR): CHUCK NORRIS.
NO ONE BEATS A MAN WITH NO CHIN BEHIND HIS BEARD…ONLY ANOTHER FIST.
- Figures are accurate as of publication date.
- 2013 Escape S 4dr Front-wheel Drive
- 2012 Honda CR-V LX 4dr Front-wheel Drive
- 2012 Toyota RAV4 Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive
- These figures are from the automakers’ websites. They are the highway fuel consumption ratings from base, front-wheel-drive models.
- When properly equipped
- 2013 Escape S 4dr Front-wheel Drive
